2023 Chevrolet Malibu problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerRising
NHTSA has received 68 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, or 18.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.44, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #45 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 60% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 54% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-05-10 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 22 days.
68Complaints
18.5Complaints per year on the road
0.44Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
5.9%Share involving a crash or fire
53Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 20.1 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 14.6 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 12 complaints, 86% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (36.8% of complaints), followed by Engine (23.5%) and Interior & equipment (11.8%). Electrical complaints are 2.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “prevention”, “camera”, “received notification”, “rear-view” and “available”. 4 reports (5.9%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 38 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (65% of incidents). In the last 12 months 53 new complaints were filed, versus 3 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 40% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.44
vs. other Chevrolet models0.4
vs. other 2023 models0.44
vs. other Midsize sedans0.46
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (12)0.14
MY 2023 CHEVY MALIBU HAS A MISSING TURBOCHARGER SCREW THAT RANDOMLY CAME OFF FROM UNDER A METAL PLATE ON ITS OWN, GMC HAS A RECALL ON 2022 -2023 CHEY MALIBU WITH TURBO CHARGER ISSUES BUT THEY WONT COVER MINES BECAUSE IT DIDNT COME FROM A CERTIAN FACTORY…
Engine · 2026-02-11 · ODI 11717268
When I was in a car accident I was hit on the rear passenger side of my vehicle, right near where my side air bags are supposed to be located. I was hit at 50 mph and the airbags did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the hard skin material on the steering wheel was crumbling. The contact stated that the right and left hands were severely peeled.
Steering · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760932
My back up camera just showing blank screen. It's a recall on my model. I was backing up it went blank. Causing me to hit a pole. I took it to Jerry's Chevrolet they said can fix it but out of pocket and reimbursed later. I can't afford that.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760696
camera blurred when backing up been having a recall no remedy or paper sent out for it yet
Electrical · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759387
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 26V212000 · 2026-04-02
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Campaign 22V923000 · 2022-12-14
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
Risk: An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?
68 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, or about 18.5 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 36.8% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 53 new complaints were filed, versus 3 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 68 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, or 18.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.44, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #45 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 60% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 54% lower.